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Brander Lodge Hotel

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Restaurant
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Bridge Of Awe, Taynuilt, Scotland, PA35 1HT
  • Place, Bonawe Iron Furnace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Brander Lodge Hotel

Hotel in Taynuilt with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a library.
Brander Lodge Hotel offers 21 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Brander Lodge Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Bonawe Iron Furnace. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, conference space and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Bonawe Iron Furnace and a 5-minute drive from Loch Awe
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 807 square feet (75 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Brander Lodge Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Taynuilt hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Brander Lodge Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 807 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 5.00 to 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel And Bistro
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel
Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel Taynuilt

Brander Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 146 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we went to the bar as no one was at the check in desk, we spoke to staff at the bar about checking in, and from that moment we arrived until we left the staff were so friendly, helpful and accomodating. I did notice there werent many staff around and at times they were doing multiple jobs. Food was really good we ate dinner in the bar the first night and we had a good breakfast included in our room rate in the morning. The room was nice, comfortable beds, warm, we had a good shower and a beautiful little private patio area. The hotel itself is a little run down in areas but has amazing potential, the room could be a little cleaner but we had a really nice stay. It was excellent value for money and the staff really make the place! The hotel atmosphere is very chilled which is lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spent a lovely, quiet two nights stay. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Special mention to the Chef and also David from Ireland for their extra attention 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff excellent, no issues 😁, good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Josie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sadly, 'never again '

Efficient welcome by David. Room ok. Nice bathroom but toilet roll holder missing and door very dusty. We went to the bar, the young man needed assistance from my friend on the correct measurement of sherry. He advised he'd only held the position a couple of months. Id have still expected him to have had that training. Dinner Our meal was average but unfortunately we were sitting where a gentleman was sharing his salmon starter with his dog (from his fork!) - not the fault of the hotel but unpleasant for us to see. Dog then received main course of steak in gravy from the kitchen! This time in a dog bowl. Maybe not feeding dogs human food could reduce your prices! Breakfast Continental breakfast on the menu states grapefruit, melon, cranberry juice, yoghurt - none of which were in evidence. Selection of pastries appears to mean one type! Cooked breakfast was ok. The waitress at breakfast appeared to be new and although polite did not appear to have any training in customer service or her role. I would suggest that a uniform would help to make her look more professional. We went out after breakfast and returned around 9.45. My friend wished to have a drink at the bar but it was in darkness!! No prior warning was given or no staff to be found.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location. Bedroom noisy.

Beautiful location. Clean and comfortable room but very noisy- lack of soundproofing. Excellent dinner but continental breakfast limited. Bar staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Najib

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not clean , no facilities, very poor Wi-Fi in the rooms , not updated tv system, full of insect , no A/C in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal stay as part of a wider road trip. Very welcoming staff, and a great cooked breakfast (we were set for the day after that!). Lovely gardens and views out to the hills. Would happily return :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positive: good rooms, excellent breakfast choices, food was fine especially as we had dinner at 8m, great parking. For us the fact that the manager spoke French was also a plus. Negative: sound proofing needs to be improved, very noisy showers in adjacent room ( woke us up at 6.10 am), some dirty chairs in the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Set in a very picturesque place. Just felt the room need a little up dating, damp near the patio door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are really nice there and great to talk to. The manager is very accommodating and efficient. The chef deserves a Michelin star.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
The quality of the bedding sheets and furnishings inThe room need significant improvements
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Had a lovely stay steak pie was first class
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Spectacular location, perfect for a stop-over. Beds were comfortable, shower was nice and hot, can only get better with a bit of TLC from the landlords!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaynab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was very good. Lovely clean modern room with super comfy bed. Staff were all excellent, friendly and helpful. The hotel is in beautiful scenery and I'm sure it is lovely to sit on the terrace outside restaurant and bar in the summer. Food was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was a little tired and in need of some repairs, but it wasn’t expensive and it was clean and comfortable. Evening meal and breakfast both very good. I’d be happy to go back when the repairs have been completed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs attention

Place is run down and lifeless. Windows are in a bad shape and bins full in view of windows. There was a hairball on the carpet so not cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t go there !

The whole hotel needed more management. Public areas were dirty and uncared for. One morning at breakfast a tablecloth on the coffee table had the same very large stain of coffee from the previous morning (covering a huge percentage of the table). The same morning the coffee tasted stale as if just reheated from previous morning. The food we had was adequate but no more. The room was clean and the en-suite. However, the security was terrible with outdoor doors left ajar overnight and no management in the hotel at all. Guests were left to their own devices from about 22:00 to 09:00. The cook was obviously in attendance for dinner and breakfast and also junior staff (the junior staff were excellent but undertrained). Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coming up by train, it was a convenient and luxury base camp for the Ben Cruachan circuit, if a short walk along the road doesn't bother you. Lovely garden and river. Very nice staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for single traveler! Very friendly staff and good food!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024